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SUMMARY:KiPS
DESCRIPTION:Ready to help boost your child’s kindergarten readiness before they start school in the fall? KiPS is a “jumpstart” into kindergarten program presented by the Jay County Public Library and sponsored by The Portland Foundation\, Jay Schools\, and the library. Children who are eligible for kindergarten in 2026-2027 and who will be attending any school in Jay County may be registered for this program. KiPS will be held every Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the library\, starting June 3 and ending July 15. Visit the library’s website\, www.jaycpl.lib.in.us or come to the library for registration forms and information.  Call the library at 260-726-7890 for details. Registration deadline is May 9\, 2026.
URL:https://www.jaycpl.lib.in.us/event/kips/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:Jay County Public Library\, 315 N Ship St\, Portland\, IN\, 47371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260602T180000
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SUMMARY:Lessons from the Ocean Author Talk with Julie Bruder
DESCRIPTION:Adults\, join us on Tuesday\, June 2 from 6-7:30 p.m. for our next author talk event with Jay County native Julie Bruder\, as she talks about her book Lessons from the Ocean. Have you ever wanted to drop everything and move to California? Julie had been teaching German in Indiana for 12 years\, and longed for a new\, wet adventure. One day\, inspiration struck\, and she decided to move to San Diego\, wear Hawaiian shirts\, and surf before work! Come along on a journey west\, to sunny\, sandy\, San Diego\, as Julie leaves the comforts of her Indiana homestead for America’s Finest City. She trades a yard for the beach\, friends for surfboards\, and her huge\, comfy classroom for a shared\, hectic space. Registration is required and the first 25 people to register will receive a free copy of her book at the program. Call or visit the library to reserve your seat!
URL:https://www.jaycpl.lib.in.us/event/lessons-from-the-ocean-author-talk-with-julie-bruder/
LOCATION:Jay County Public Library\, 315 N Ship St\, Portland\, IN\, 47371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260601T120000
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SUMMARY:Llamas on the Lawn
DESCRIPTION:Kids of all ages are invited to the library on Monday\, June 1 from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. for this special come-and-go family activity! Meet llamas on the lawn and hear stories read by our friends at the Jay County Farm Bureau\, Inc. Come to the Community Room and enjoy a variety of llama activities\, including adopting your very own stuffed llama. No registration required for this drop-in event.
URL:https://www.jaycpl.lib.in.us/event/llamas-on-the-lawn/
LOCATION:Jay County Public Library\, 315 N Ship St\, Portland\, IN\, 47371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Family
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260819
DTSTAMP:20260524T005217
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading Adventure!
DESCRIPTION:Let’s enjoy reading together this summer! All ages are welcome to come to the library and pick up a reading challenge bookmark between June 1 and July 18. Choose from one of several bookmarks and color a space every time you read. Kids ages 0-12 will also receive a free book for each bookmark they complete and will have a chance to win a 3D-Pen\, a robotic dog\, gift cards\, Legos\, a story projector\, and more! Teens and adults will have a chance to win lego sets\, puzzles\, a wearable blanket\, and gift cards from Amazon\, McDonald’s\, Dairy Queen\, Subway\, and Wendy’s! You may complete as many bookmarks as you would like! Each bookmark is an entry for the grand prize drawings. All forms must be turned in by 1:00 p.m. on July 18.
URL:https://www.jaycpl.lib.in.us/event/summer-reading-adventure/
LOCATION:Jay County Public Library\, 315 N Ship St\, Portland\, IN\, 47371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Children,Family,Teen
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTSTAMP:20260524T005217
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SUMMARY:Large Games & Activities in the Library!
DESCRIPTION:Throughout the summer\, there will be a variety of large games and fun activities for kids to enjoy on the children’s side of the library!
URL:https://www.jaycpl.lib.in.us/event/large-games-activities-in-the-library/
LOCATION:Jay County Public Library\, 315 N Ship St\, Portland\, IN\, 47371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260528T120000
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SUMMARY:Lawyers in Libraries
DESCRIPTION:Lawyers in Libraries will be held on the fourth Thursday of every month\, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Participants will be able to speak with an attorney through a video conferencing system about topics such as divorce\, custody\, guardianship\, tenant-landlord issues\, bankruptcy\, debt collection\, estates\, or immigration.  The service is free\, confidential\, and will be held at the library on laptops provided by the library.  Please sign up in advance at the library; spots are limited.
URL:https://www.jaycpl.lib.in.us/event/lawyers-in-libraries-2/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Jay County Public Library\, 315 N Ship St\, Portland\, IN\, 47371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260519T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T145454Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of JCPL
DESCRIPTION:Friends group will process newsletters at 6 p.m. and stay for the business meeting at 6:30.
URL:https://www.jaycpl.lib.in.us/event/friends-of-jcpl-5/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Jay County Public Library\, 315 N Ship St\, Portland\, IN\, 47371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260518T190000
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SUMMARY:JCPL Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The JCPL Book Club meets on the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m.  On April 17\, we’ll be reading The Bookwoman’s Daughter by Kim Michelle Richardson. Anyone who loves to read may join!
URL:https://www.jaycpl.lib.in.us/event/jcpl-book-club-11/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Jay County Public Library\, 315 N Ship St\, Portland\, IN\, 47371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Teen
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SUMMARY:Board of Trustees Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Board of Trustees meet on the second Monday of the month at 4 p.m.
URL:https://www.jaycpl.lib.in.us/event/board-of-trustees-meeting/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:Jay County Public Library\, 315 N Ship St\, Portland\, IN\, 47371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Take & Makes for Kids
DESCRIPTION:While supplies last\, kids of all ages are invited to come to the library on May 4 and pick up a take and make tulip windchime Mother’s Day craft.
URL:https://www.jaycpl.lib.in.us/event/mothers-day-take-makes-for-kids/
LOCATION:Jay County Public Library\, 315 N Ship St\, Portland\, IN\, 47371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260428T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260428T190000
DTSTAMP:20260524T005217
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T173009Z
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SUMMARY:Soda Shop Sing-O
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun night on Tuesday\, April 28 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. as we step back in time to the 50’s with our Soda Shop Sing-O night for adults! During the program\, we will be playing music bingo set to 50’s music\, with several rounds of prizes. Themed refreshments will be served. Dress-up isn’t required\, but is highly encouraged. This will be a fun and nostalgic night you won’t want to miss\, especially if you love or miss the 50’s era! Registration is required to attend\, so call and reserve your seats for this event.
URL:https://www.jaycpl.lib.in.us/event/soda-shop-sing-o/
LOCATION:Jay County Public Library\, 315 N Ship St\, Portland\, IN\, 47371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260524T005217
CREATED:20260317T172858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T172858Z
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SUMMARY:Adult & Teen Morning Zen Coloring
DESCRIPTION:Spend your Saturday morning at the library on April 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and enjoy some relaxing adult/teen (13+) coloring time during your visit! A variety of coloring pages and utensils will be provided for all of your coloring/art needs during the scheduled time\, and no registration is required.
URL:https://www.jaycpl.lib.in.us/event/adult-teen-morning-zen-coloring/
LOCATION:Jay County Public Library\, 315 N Ship St\, Portland\, IN\, 47371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260424T110000
DTSTAMP:20260524T005217
CREATED:20260120T164359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T141321Z
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SUMMARY:Mother Goose
DESCRIPTION:Mother Goose will be flying back to the library February 6-April 24 on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Join Mother Goose in the Community Room for stories\, rhymes\, and movement. If Jay Schools are not in session\, Mother Goose will not be held.
URL:https://www.jaycpl.lib.in.us/event/mother-goose/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:Jay County Public Library\, 315 N Ship St\, Portland\, IN\, 47371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260524T005217
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T150409Z
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SUMMARY:Lawyers in Libraries
DESCRIPTION:Lawyers in Libraries will be held on the fourth Thursday of every month\, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Participants will be able to speak with an attorney through a video conferencing system about topics such as divorce\, custody\, guardianship\, tenant-landlord issues\, bankruptcy\, debt collection\, estates\, or immigration.  The service is free\, confidential\, and will be held at the library on laptops provided by the library.  Please sign up in advance at the library; spots are limited.
URL:https://www.jaycpl.lib.in.us/event/lawyers-in-libraries-2/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Jay County Public Library\, 315 N Ship St\, Portland\, IN\, 47371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult
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